Midmorning ceased broadcast on February 20, 2012 and was replaced by The Daily Circuit.

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

The recession and your moneyNow that it's official, and expected to continue for at least six months, the recession will continue to take a toll in lost investment income and jobs. There are a number of things you can do to protect your finances against a possible layoff or other losses.9:06 a.m.

Guests

Sandra Block: Personal finance columnist for USA Today. She's the author with Kathy Chu and John Waggoner of "Busy Family's Guide to Money."

Chris Varvares: President of Macroeconomic Advisers and president of the National Association for Business Economics.

Food safety: History and hysteriaAfter a salmonella scare in produce, concerns about contaminants in infant formula have once again put food safety on the minds of American consumers. One journalist chronicles more treacherous times, and advises the best way to avoid contaminated food today.10:06 a.m.

Guests

Bee Wilson: Journalist and author of "Swindled: From Poison Sweets to Counterfeit Coffee - The Dark History of the Food Cheats."